Round 2

January 6th

We are three days post round 2 and so far we have remained vertical and the only horizontal mambo this chick is doing is in her bed! My body has been able to tolerate this go around much better or maybe having my sisters, niece and Mom around to help has been the ticket. I know having them here has given Steve great comfort as well so that he can continue to balance the priorities of his work, his mom, his health, our home and me! Trust me I never folded his laundry before and having Mom here he gets white glove service – wink wink.

Now I am not saying cancer doesn’t suck cause it still does, but at least this time Lucifer isn’t winning this round. Again the out pouring of love has been so humbling. The flowers from Claire and then sisters Paula and Theresa sent the most amazing burlap wrapped bouquet from http://www.farmgirlflowers.com and from Luis & Tommy and arrangement that only the Blossom Shop can create – my house has never looked so beautiful or smelled so good! Seriously – I know that this diagnosis has gobsmacked most including me but that hasn’t stopped people from stepping in and helping me fight the fight to slay and eradicate Lucifer.

The one thing that has been very exciting is that so far I have not lost any of my hair…they said if it is going to happen it will be after this round so we shall see – I have sent my wig off with Claire for her to perfect just the right balance of sassy and edge so we are ready when needed!

As I wrap up this post listening to my jam playlist from college that my college roommate, Chan, made for me – “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” is playing followed by “I’ll Be There” favorites of ours back in the 80’s. I am reminded that there is nothing that will get in my way and that Missy’s Mob has shown up and shined through this ordeal and together we will stomp out this beast! And for those of you who are wondering – yes I will be riding the 2018 JDRF Ride to Cure in Saratoga Springs this September – cause unfortunately Alex still battles her diabetes and I will continue to battle it with her until there is NONE.